Supervisor - Operations Stability Planning

Posted:
10/2/2024, 4:33:27 AM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Austin, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
On-site

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources.  We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

ERCOT is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We accept and celebrate those that join us and recognize that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. A diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.
 

Supervisor, Operations Stability Planning leads a team to perform stability assessment in the operation planning horizon, including quarterly stability assessment (QSA) and Generic Transmission Constraints (GTCs), to ensure continuing reliable operations of the electric power grid in compliance with NERC Standards, ERCOT Protocols and Market Guides. Provides engineering analysis and support to Operations related to outages. Works with various technical teams to ensure technical content of operations activities and procedures are reviewed and maintained.  Coordinates and interfaces with other ERCOT team members.  Works with Market Participants to ensure reliable operation of the ERCOT Grid.  Attends Market, Technical and Industry Meetings as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

  • Schedules work for employees and provides on the job training as needed

  • Supervises and provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring including performance appraisals and other management responsibilities

  • Leads a team to perform QSA studies.

  • Leads a team to create new or update existing Generic Transmission Constraints and communicate with market participants as required by ERCOT Guides and Protocols and TSPs as required by NERC Standards.

  • Leads a team to support operations stability assessment related to outage coordination 

  • Acts as the Subject Matter Expert for the ERCOT Guides and Protocols and the NERC Standards for Operations Stability.

  • Coordinates with other ERCOT teams and market participants to improve dynamic models and interconnection process.

  • Provides operations analysis and reports both written and oral.

  • Provides operations engineering support for other ERCOT support personnel as required.

  • Formulates recommendations for changes to ERCOT Protocol and Guides.

  • Supports ERCOT by working with various ERCOT subcommittees, working groups, and task forces.

  • Represents ERCOT on ERCOT and industry committees, subcommittees, working groups, and task forces as assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in planning or system operations in excess of degree requirements stated above

  • Knowledgeable in the dynamic modeling of power system especially inverter base resources is required

  • Experience with PSSE or TSAT dynamic simulation preferred

  • Minimum 1 year experience in a leadership or supervisory role preferred

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Required)

  • Master's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Preferred)

  • or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

CERTIFICATION

  • Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas is preferred.

WORK LOCATION – Taylor, TX:

  • Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at minimum 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management

  • On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager

  • Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence.  

  • Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time

The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.  It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.  This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT.  Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time.

ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.

Expected Salary Range:

$131,064 - $222,775